L-Lyxose, 99%

Description

CAS: 1949-78-6 | C5H10O5 | 150.13 g/mol

It acts as a reducing carbohydrate present in maple syrup. It is used in molecular modeling calculations in the study of drug binding and recognition in relation to aldose reductase. L-Lyxose is also utilized by Escherichia coli, encoding a kinase for L-Xylulose.

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Applications
It acts as a reducing carbohydrate present in maple syrup. It is used in molecular modeling calculations in the study of drug binding and recognition in relation to aldose reductase. L-Lyxose is also utilized by Escherichia coli, encoding a kinase for L-Xylulose.

Solubility
Very soluble (586 g/L) (25°C) in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1949-78-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 150.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00064111
• InChI Key: PYMYPHUHKUWMLA-YUPRTTJUSA-N
• Synonym: l-lyxose, aldehydo-l-lyxose, lyxose, l, l-lyx, 2r,3r,4s-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal, unii-m7j5hm9dy4, m7j5hm9dy4, l +-lyxose, l-lyxose 9ci
• PubChem CID: 644176
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28480
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O

• Melting Point: 108°C to 112°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Very soluble (586g/L) (25°C) in water.
• Formula Weight: 150.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Lyxose

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	217-763-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only